OPERATING PERMITS AND COMPLIANCE SERVICES

Air Quality Permitting

Facilities may be subject to air quality permitting requirements when constructing a new industrial facility, expanding production, or modifying operations. Sources must be designed, constructed, and operated to comply with all applicable air quality regulations. Air quality requirements exist within a range of regulatory programs, including local/state and federal programs such as New Source Review (NSR) and Title V operating permit programs. Technical requirements such as emissions quantification, control technology design and evaluations, air quality analysis (including dispersion modeling), ambient air and meteorological monitoring, emission standards applicability, and compliance assurance are all components of these regulations.

WET can assist with all phases of the air permitting process, assuring accurate, timely permit applications that are focused on maximum operational flexibility. Expert negotiations with regulatory agencies simplify the permitting process.

Emission Inventories

Many air quality permits require a facility-wide inventory of all air emission sources. An accurate accounting of emissions is also necessary for accurate calculation of annual permit fees to regulatory agencies. In addition to common point sources, facilities often have emission sources that are more difficult to identify and quantify, such as material storage piles, material handling operations, surface coating operations, and dust from roadways and parking lots. Use of appropriate emission factors and rates is key for developing permitting strategies and determining applicable regulations.

Opencut Permitting

WET’s team of opencut and groundwater experts can help you navigate the permitting process with DEQ and other potential regulatory agencies. WET’s opencut services include, but aren’t limited to the following:

• Site Exploration/Drilling/Test Pits
• Surveying/Aerial Mapping
• Water Resource Assessments and Groundwater Monitoring
  • Monitoring Wells
  • Sampling
  • Aquifer Tests
  • Groundwater Modeling
• Pre-application Meetings
• Opencut Plan of Operation and Application—New Permits and Amendments
• Limited Borrow Operation Application
• Assignment Applications
• Request to Modify Bonded Acreage
• Phase I/II Bond Release Requests
• Public Meeting Representation
• Expired Permit Assistance/Re-Permitting

Hard Rock Mining Permitting

WET also provides comprehensive support for Hard Rock Mining Operating Permits, including preparation of minor revisions, reclamation plans, monitoring programs, and annual reporting. Our team develops and negotiates detailed bond calculations to support permit approvals and renewals while helping clients maintain regulatory compliance and minimize financial assurance obligations.

Hazardous Waste Compliance

In addition, WET assists clients with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) compliance and hazardous waste reporting, ensuring proper classification, documentation, and regulatory submittals for waste generation, storage, and disposal activities.